GAINESVILLE — Florida will host Kentucky looking to move past a heartbreaker at Tennessee and stabilize a series once dominated by the Gators but currently owned by the Wildcats. Kentucky (3-3, 1-3 SEC) seeks its fourth straight win against UF for the only time since Bear Bryant from 1948-51. Like Billy Napier’s Gators (3-3, 1-2), Mark Stoops’ Wildcats need a …
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Davante Adams to reunite with Aaron Rodgers as Raiders trade star receiver to Jets
Green Bay Packers’ Davante Adams, left, celebrates his touchdown reception with Aaron Rodgers against the Cleveland Browns in 2021. (Matt Ludtke / Associated Press) They connected for more than 600 completions and 7,500 yards in eight seasons in Green Bay. Now, three-plus years removed from being teammates, Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers will again hook up on the field, this …
Read More »NCAA mulling in-season action after Oregon’s controversial late-game situational move helped Ducks beat Ohio State
Oregon coaches exploited a loophole in the rulebook and it could result in in-season action from the NCAA. With 10 seconds left in the Ducks’ win over Ohio State on Saturday, the Buckeyes were driving to get into range for what would have been a game-winning field goal when Oregon called a timeout. After the stoppage, the Ducks sent 12 …
Read More »Davante Adams traded to Jets: Fantasy football impact
The Las Vegas Raiders have traded wide receiver Davante Adams to the New York Jets in exchange for a conditional third-round pick. (AP Photo/David Becker) At long last, the Davante Adams trade news finally dropped! The Raiders traded Davante Adams to the New York Jets on Tuesday morning, October 15. As many had suspected, he’s headed to New York to …
Read More »What Davante Adams can offer the Jets, even as a star in decline
Davante Adams’ trade request from the Las Vegas Raiders sent the NFL into a tizzy, with executives, coaches, and scouts attempting to figure out how the former All-Pro could fit with a future team. Adams preferred to reconnect with one of his former quarterbacks to help the veteran cement his legacy as an all-time great and Super Bowl champion. He …
Read More »SEC Commissioner reprimands Georgia coach Kirby Smart, won’t suspend for Texas game
July 16, 2019; Birmingham, AL, USA; SEC commissioner Greg Sankey looks over his notes before introducing Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart (seen behind Sankey) at the Hyatt Regency-Birmingham. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports Kirby Smart has been warned. On Saturday, the Georgia Bulldogs coach made contact with Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. It looked he shoved …
Read More »49ers overreactions: Is Brock Purdy team’s best QB since Steve Young?
49ers overreactions: Is Brock Purdy team’s best QB since Steve Young? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The franchise of 49ers overreactions would be a lot less interesting if it weren’t for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers have finished second-best in the NFL in two of the past five seasons, and both times it was …
Read More »Bob Asmussen | Illinois-Michigan rivalry packed with reasons to care
Oct. 15—CHAMPAIGN — As a player at Iowa from 1989 through 1992, Bret Bielema went 1-3 against Michigan. The lone win was a 24-23 decision at Ann Arbor in 1990. As the head coach at Wisconsin from 2006-12, Bielema was 3-2 against the Wolverines. And at Illinois, Bielema is 0-1 against Michigan. That’s a respectable 4-6 overall record against the …
Read More »Jets trading for Raiders Pro Bowl receiver Davante Adams
The Jets are reuniting Aaron Rodgers with another receiver from his Green Bay Packers days. New York is trading for Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes confirms. The deal will see the Jets send the Raiders a conditional third-round pick, according to multiple reports. The Adams acquisition now gives the …
Read More »Another twist for Georgia football vs. Georgia Tech: 2025 game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Georgia football’s rivalry game with Georgia Tech again will have a unique twist in 2025. The Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets will play on Saturday Nov. 29, 2025 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game is being shifted from Georgia’s Tech’s nearby campus at Bobby Dodd Stadium. “We always enjoy playing in a first-class venue like Mercedes-Benz Stadium,” Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks …
Read More »Jets agree to deal to acquire Davante Adams from Raiders
Davante Adams has his new home. The New York Jets have agreed to terms to acquire the disgruntled wide receiver from the Las Vegas Raiders, reuniting him with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The Jets are sending a conditional third-round pick in next year’s draft that could become a second-rounder, but …
Read More »Report: Raiders trade Adams to Jets for conditional third-round pick
Report: Raiders trade Adams to Jets for conditional third-round pick originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Davante Adams is leaving Las Vegas and teaming up with an old friend once again. The Raiders reportedly are trading the three-time All-Pro wide receiver to the New York Jets, reuniting him with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Jets are sending a conditional third-round …
Read More »Game time announced for Ohio State homecoming game vs. Nebraska
Ohio State Buckeyes place kicker Noah Ruggles (95) kicks off a drive during Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., on November 6, 2021. Osu21neb Bjp 539 Ohio State football is off this week after a heartbreaking loss to Oregon this past Saturday. Time for the coaching staff and players to …
Read More »Raiders reportedly trade All-Pro WR Davante Adams to Jets, ending months of trade speculation
Davante Adams is done with the Raiders after two-plus seasons in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly trading All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to the New York Jets, less than 24 hours after the Jets endured an embarrassing 23-20 loss at home to the Buffalo Bills. The trade ends a two-plus season tenure for Adams …
Read More »Two Longhorns earn SEC Player of the Week honors
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) causes Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) to fumble during the first half at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Following their bye week, the Texas Longhorns returned to action on Saturday with an impressive win over Oklahoma. As the Longhorns extended their undefeated …
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